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Tennessee State’s Brenton Paul Earns Ohio Valley Conference Honors After FAMU Heroics

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State freshman running back Brenton Paul has earned two Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) weekly honors following his standout performance in the Tigers’ thrilling 29-26 victory over Florida A&M. Paul was named OVC Co-Offensive Player of the Week and OVC Rookie of the Week after accounting for 128 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, including a 20-yard touchdown reception with 51 seconds remaining. The freshman from Denham Springs, Louisiana, carried the ball 26 times for 92 yards and caught four passes for 36 yards. Paul scored his first…

Brenton Paul’s Late TD Lifts Tennessee State Over Florida A&M, 29–26

September 19, 2026 Brandon King

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tennessee State and Florida A&M traded punches all night, with neither team able to create more than a one-score cushion for long. In the end, it was the Tigers who landed the final punch. Tennessee State defeated Florida A&M 29–26 Saturday night, scoring the game’s final touchdown with just 51 seconds remaining when Daylin Lee connected with Brenton Paul for a 20-yard touchdown. But the dramatic finish was built over nearly four quarters of momentum swings, missed extra points, explosive plays and a defensive touchdown. A Back-and-Forth…

Cornelious Brown IV, Jarel Williams Lead Alabama A&M to Dominant 30-3 Win Over Tennessee State

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 Brandon King

image via Alabama A&M Athletics HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M delivered a dominant performance Saturday night at Louis Crews Stadium, defeating Tennessee State 30–3 in the Legacy Series. The Bulldogs jumped on the Tigers early, built a 20–3 halftime advantage and pulled away in the fourth quarter to secure their second consecutive victory in the Legacy Series. Alabama A&M improved to 2–1 on the season, while Tennessee State fell to 0–3. The victory was also Alabama A&M’s largest margin of victory against Tennessee State, surpassing the Bulldogs’ previous results in…

Tennessee State beat down “Between the Hedges” 63-3

September 5, 2026September 5, 2026 Brandon King

ATHENS, Ga. — Tennessee State’s difficult start to the 2026 football season continued Saturday afternoon as the Tigers fell to No. 3 Georgia, 63-3, at Sanford Stadium. Georgia wasted little time taking control, scoring touchdowns on each of its first four possessions and racing to a 28-0 lead after the opening quarter. The Bulldogs ultimately piled up 63 points while holding Tennessee State to just three points. Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns in his one half of work, while running…

Tennessee State’s Brenton Paul named OVC Rookie of the Week

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State freshman running back Brenton Paul is already making his mark in Nashville. Paul was named the Ohio Valley Conference Football Rookie of the Week on Monday following an impressive collegiate debut against Jackson State in the John Merritt Classic at FirstBank Stadium. The true freshman accounted for 55 all-purpose yards, rushing nine times for 38 yards while adding two receptions for 17 yards. He also scored his first collegiate touchdown on a nine-yard run late in the first quarter. Paul’s impact went beyond the stat…

Jackson State Survives Tennessee State 26-24 in Wild John A. Merritt Classic Finish

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026 Brandon King

Jackson State opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 26-24 victory over Tennessee State on Saturday night, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit and surviving a late field-goal attempt to secure the season-opening win. The Tigers wasted little time making an impact. On Jackson State’s opening drive, quarterback Jared Lockhart sold a play-action fake on 3rd-and-6, stepped up in the pocket and found a wide-open Jabari Jones for an 88-yard touchdown pass. The explosive play gave Jackson State an early 7-0 advantage. Tennessee State answered immediately. On the ensuing drive, quarterback Daylin…

BREAKING: Four Jackson State Players Granted TRO, Eligible for 10 Days

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 Brandon King

Jackson State has received a major boost just two days before its 2026 season opener. Reid Pulliam, B.J. Washington, Kazarius Bowie and Tymon Wells have been granted a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, making the four Tigers eligible to compete for the next 10 days. The ruling comes as the players continue their legal fight for an additional season of college football eligibility. The timing is significant. Jackson State opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Aug. 29, against Tennessee State, meaning all four players are now eligible to take…

UPDATE: Tennessee State’s 1998 and 1999 Championship Trophies Were Not Missing After All

August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State University’s 1998 and 1999 football championship trophies were never actually missing, bringing a positive end to a story that had sparked concern across the Tigers’ fan base. Earlier this week, former TSU head football coach L.C. Cole posted on social media that he had been informed the championship trophies were missing and asked anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward. The message quickly spread among Tennessee State alumni, former players, and supporters, many of whom expressed concern over the status of two of…

Former TSU Coach L.C. Cole Raises Alarm Over Missing 1998 and 1999 Championship Trophies

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026 Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee State University football coach L.C. Cole is asking the Tennessee State community for help after learning that the program’s 1998 and 1999 championship trophies are reportedly missing. Cole shared the news with Tennessee State fans on social media, urging anyone with information about the trophies’ whereabouts to come forward. “Tennessee State Fans I just got word that our 1998 and 1999 championships trophy’s are missing,” Cole wrote. Cole emphasized that the trophies represent more than just awards. They are reminders of the accomplishments of Tennessee…

Tennessee State Football Places Seven on OVC Preseason Defensive Players to Watch List

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Brandon King

The Tennessee State Tigers continue to receive preseason recognition heading into the 2026 football season, with seven players earning spots on the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Defensive Players to Watch list. Under head coach Reggie Barlow, who enters his second season leading the Tigers, Tennessee State’s defense is expected to be a key factor as the program looks to build momentum in the OVC. The Tigers were represented across multiple defensive and special teams categories, highlighting the team’s depth and versatility. 🏈 Tennessee State Defensive Players to Watch Defensive Line…